What details does the translation cover?
- A Taiwan degree certificate usually includes the holder’s name, university name, faculty or department, degree title, conferral date, certificate number, university seal, president’s signature and issuing information. A NAATI English translation helps Australian organisations review qualification, degree, field of study and document details.
Who needs it?
- Applicants applying to Australian universities, TAFE providers, postgraduate courses or other study programs
- Applicants applying for an Australian Student visa subclass 500
- Applicants preparing skilled migration, skills assessment or qualification assessment documents
- People submitting education documents to Australian employers, universities, lawyers or government bodies
- Applicants who only have a Chinese degree certificate and no official English version from the university
Degree certificate, graduation certificate and transcript: are they separate documents?
| Document type | NAATI translation recommended? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan degree certificate | Recommended | Used to prove the award of a bachelor, master, doctoral or other degree. |
| Taiwan graduation certificate | Depends on requirements | A graduation certificate and a degree certificate are different documents. If both are required, they should be translated separately. |
| Taiwan academic transcript | Usually recommended | Transcripts include courses, grades, credits and notes, so they usually need full translation. |
| Official English version issued by the university | Depends on the receiving organisation | Some organisations may accept an official English version issued by the university. If NAATI translation is requested, provide a NAATI translation. |
Accepted use cases
| Use case | Common purpose | NAATI translation recommended? |
|---|---|---|
| Australian university or school application | Admission review, qualification background, course application | Recommended for Chinese documents |
| Student visa subclass 500 | Education background, study history, further request documents | Recommended |
| Skills assessment | Degree, field of study and qualification review | Recommended |
| Skilled migration | Subclass 189, 190, 491 and related education documents | Recommended |
| Employer, lawyer or government submission | Qualification evidence, background checks, formal document submission | Depends on the receiving organisation |
What document should I upload?
Upload a clear scan or photo of your complete Taiwan degree certificate, including any back with notes or seals. Send other education documents separately if you need them translated.
Important notes
- A degree certificate, graduation certificate and academic transcript are different documents and are usually translated separately.
- If your university has issued an official English version, whether it can replace a NAATI translation depends on the receiving organisation.
- A NAATI translation is a translation document. It is not notarisation, authentication or qualification assessment.
- If the document is used for an Australian visa, migration or skills assessment, keep the original source document scan with the translation.
- If the name spelling, university name or degree title needs to match other documents, please add a note when ordering.
FAQ
Do I need a NAATI translation for a Taiwan degree certificate when applying to an Australian university?
If the degree certificate is in Chinese, an English translation is usually recommended. Some universities may accept an official English version issued by the university. If you only have the Chinese document, or the receiving organisation asks for certified translation or NAATI translation, a NAATI translation is recommended.
Can a degree certificate and graduation certificate be counted as one document?
Usually no. A degree certificate and a graduation certificate are different documents. If both are required, they are usually translated and charged separately.
Does an academic transcript also need NAATI translation?
If the transcript is in Chinese and needs to be submitted to an Australian university, skills assessment authority or government body, a NAATI English translation is usually recommended. Transcript translation is usually quoted based on pages and content.
Can an official English version from the university replace a NAATI translation?
Some receiving organisations accept official English documents issued directly by the university. However, if a visa, skills assessment or other authority requests a NAATI translation, follow that requirement.
Can I use the electronic NAATI translation?
Check whether the receiving organisation accepts an electronic PDF translation. If it does, provide the Chinese source scan and the NAATI translation through its requested channel. If it asks for a hard copy or certified copy, follow those requirements.
Can the English name spelling follow my passport?
Yes. Add the preferred passport spelling in the order notes. The receiving organisation decides whether it also requires your passport as supporting evidence.
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Last edited: 30 October 2026 | Reviewed by Jinhong Li, NAATI Certified Translator (CPN5BW39O, Chinese ↔ English) — verifiable in the NAATI online directory.
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